Cardiff is Wales's largest medical school, with a five-year MBBCh built on case-based and spiral learning. It ranks applicants on academic and non-academic criteria and brings the UCAT in as a significant factor — so it rewards a rounded application backed by a solid score.
Cardiff ranks applicants on academic and non-academic criteria and uses the UCAT as a significant factor in deciding interviews, including to separate borderline candidates. There's no published cut-off, but a competitive score clearly helps — and you must sit the UCAT in the year you apply. As everywhere, the effective line moves with the year's pool.
Cardiff suits a strong all-rounder with a solid UCAT — it isn't purely score-driven, but the UCAT carries real weight in shortlisting. If your wider application (experience, reflection, references) is strong and your score is respectable, it's a sensible choice. Check your percentile to gauge where you stand.
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Eight GCSEs including Maths, English and science (Biology and Chemistry or Dual Award) at grade 6 or above.
Cardiff looks for insight into a medical career, reflection on caring experience and personal responsibility, a balanced approach to life and social awareness.
MMI. A multiple mini-interview; you must sit the UCAT in the same year you apply.
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Cardiff doesn't publish a cut-off, but it uses the UCAT as a significant factor in shortlisting alongside academic and non-academic ranking, so a competitive score helps. The effective line depends on the year's applicant pool.
Generally no — Cardiff doesn't accept A-level resits, BTECs or T-levels for medicine. Confirm the current policy on their page.
Eight GCSEs including Maths, English and science (Biology and Chemistry or Dual Award) at grade 6 or above.
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